Scientists are exploring how naturally occuring genetic variations of the split gill mushroom can be used to create pliable fabric, strong building supplies and water-resistant packaging.
The complex community of microorganisms found on bats’ wings could help fight White-nose Syndrome, a deadly disease that has killed millions of bats.
Professor Jianping Xu's work with PhD student Yue Wang shows that pathogenic fungus Candida auris has an even broader diversity of drug resistance mechanisms than previously thought, and it can evolve to resist medications.